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Ministry of Defence
Mou between Indian Navy & Smart Kalyan Dombivli Corp ltd  Signed to Display Decommissioned Warship at Durgadi Sea Fort
Indian Navy and Smart Kalyan Dombivli Corporation Ltd  signed a MoU on 02 Nov 22 to display decommissioned Indian Naval Fast Attack Craft T-80 as a memorial at Durgadi Sea Fort Kalyan to commemorate 365th anniversary of establishment of Maratha Navy by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Indian Navy was represented at the event by officers of HQ Maharashtra Naval Area. SKDCL was represented by Mr. Prahlad Rode, CEO SKDCL and his team.
The INFAC T-80 was decommissioned on 07 Oct 21 at HQWNC after rendering yeoman service of 23 years. Built by M/s IAl Ramta at Israel, the vessel was commissioned on 24 Jun 98. She was specifically designed for shallow water operations and patrolled extensively to provide security to Mumbai High Offshore Development Area and the coast of Maharashtra.
Even after her decommissioning, T-80 will continue serving the country and inspire Indian youth visiting the Naval Museum at Durgadi Fort, Kalyan. The memorial will also showcase the state's rich maritime history, especially the roles played in it by the Maratha Navy and Indian Navy.
Indian Navy had previously erected the decommissioned warship ex-Prabal at Essel world. It now installs ex-T-80 at Durgadi Fort, Kalyan to spread sea consciousness amongst the local populace. Signing of the MoU reiterates the Indian Navy's connect with people and history of Maharashtra.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Sarbananda Sonowal to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for several port projects in Vishakhapatnam Port Trust on 24th February
Union Minister for Ports ,Shipping and Waterways and AYUSH Shri Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for several port projects in Vishakhapatnam Port Trust on 24th February 2022 .These projects are initiatives under PM Gati Shakti to cut down logistics cost, improve supply chains and make local goods globally competitive in line with Maritime India Vision 2030.
The Minister will inaugurate skill development facility CEMS in Vishakhapatnam on 23rd February under prestigious Sagarmala project to provide skilled manpower as a crucial foundation for Coastal Community Development. Shri Sonowal will also review the functions of Dredging Corporation of India .
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Daily Recoveries outnumbering daily New Cases ensure steep upward trajectory of the Recovery Rate
With focussed strategy and proactive as well as calibrated measures of the Union Government along with the States and UTs, India has sustained a very high Recovery Rate along with rapidlydecliningActive Cases and low mortality rate.
Recoveries outnumbering new cases on a daily basis have ensured a high recovery rate among patients. The total recovered cases are nearing 95 lakh. The Recovery Rate has improved to 95.31% today.The gap between Recovered cases and Active cases is also increasing consistently and presently stands at 91,67,374.
The rising recoveries have also led to a continuous contraction of India’s Active Caseload. It has ensured that India’s present active caseload of 3,22,366 consists of just 3.24%of India’s Total Positive Cases.
India’s recovery rate is amongst the highest in the world. While the global figure for Recovery Rate is 70.27%, India is recording 95.31%. USA, Brazil, Russia, and Italy are reporting lesser recovery rates.
Following the national pursuit, 18States/UTs have Recovery Rate more than the national average.
India has registered 33,291new recoveries in the last 24 hours.
75.63% of these new recovered cases are contributed by ten States/UTs.
With 5,728persons recovering from COVID, Kerala has recorded maximum number of recoveries. Maharashtra registered another 3,887daily recoveries while West Bengal registered 2,767 new recoveries.
24,010 new daily cases were registered in the last 24 hours.
Ten States/UTshave contributed 78.27%of the new cases.
Kerala reported 6,185cases in the last 24 hours. West Bengal recorded 2,293 new cases while Chhattisgarh registered 1,661new cases yesterday.
79.15%of the 355 case fatalities that have been reported in the past 24 hours are from Ten States/UTs.
26.76% of new fatalities reported are from Maharashtra which reported 95 deaths.West Bengal saw a fatality count of 46 while Delhi reported 32new deaths.
India has registered a steady decline in the number of daily Deaths. The case fatality rate is sustained at 1.45%and is consistently decreasing. India’s Fatality rate is one of the lowest in the world.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Ninth Round of India-ROK CEPA Up-Gradation Negotiation held in Seoul
Sub Groups on Trade in Goods, Services, Rules of Origin, Investment, SPS/TBT issues hold in-depth discussions
Both sides agree to work closely to address tariff and non-tariff barriers and deepen relationship in services sector.
The 9th round of India-Republic of Korea  Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement  up-gradation negotiation was held in Seoul from November 3-4, 2022.
The two sides underlined the need to have negotiations, which are based on win-win approach, are forward looking and outcome oriented. Both sides shared the hope that the CEPA upgradation negotiations would play an important role in strengthening and deepening economic cooperation between both countries. Sub Groups on Trade in Goods, Services, Rules of Origin, Investment, SPS/TBT issues held in-depth discussions.
India raised serious concerns on the growing trade deficit between the two countries and discussed market access issues. Both sides agreed to work closely to address tariff and non-tariff barriers and deepen the relationship in the services sector. They also shared a common view that both sides should make utmost efforts to expedite negotiations in order to reach a mutually beneficial and satisfactory outcome during 2023, while taking note of the importance of the upcoming 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The Chief Negotiators also shared the view that both sides should promote conducive trade environment to enable both sides to fully utilize benefits under the CEPA. It was agreed that the 10th round of CEPA upgradation negotiations will be hosted by India in early 2023.
The Indian delegation was led by Chief Negotiator Mr. Anant Swarup, Joint Secretary, Department of Commerce, Government of India, while the Korean side was led by their Chief Negotiator Mr. Yang Ghi-Wuk, Director General, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy , Government of the Republic of Korea.
PIB Headquarters
IGNOU Training programme on Food Safety
The two day training programme on ‘Food Safety: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points  organized by Indira Gandhi National Open University  Regional Centre Thiruvananthapuram began today.
The first programme of the series was inaugurated by Dr. G. Madhavan Nair, Former Chairman ISRO, Principal Secretary, Dept. of Space, Govt. of India and President ERRC. On the occasion Dr. B. Sukumar, Director, IGNOU Regional Centre Trivandrum welcomed the gathering. Dr. A. Govindan, Chairman, International Institute for Certification and Training  briefed of the programme and Prof. G Achuthan Nair, Director, Environmental Resources Research Centre  felicitated the participants on the occasion
The classes are handled by senior professionals in the field who have undergone successful training in India and abroad. Around 100 students and professionals from various disciplines in Bio-Sciences viz., Botany/ Zoology/ Animal Husbandry/ Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Nutrition/ Agriculture / Hotel and Hospitality Management are attending the training programme.
The training programme organized by IGNOU Regional Centre in association with ERRC and IICT will be held in two phases, today and tomorrow and on 19th and 20th of this month.
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Ministry of Cooperation
Cooperation Among Ministries
As per the Government of India  Rule, 1961 Ministry of Cooperation will oversee General Policy in the field of Co-operation and Co-ordination of Co-operation activities in all sectors. However the Ministries concerned are responsible for Co-operatives in the fields.
The plans and programme for cooperatives will emerge as per the need of the Sector.
This was stated by the Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah in a written reply to question in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
National Medical Commission Achieves Prestigious WFME Recognition Status for 10 Years
With NMC being WFME accredited all the Indian students become eligible to apply for ECFMG and USMLE
Recognition will enable Indian medical graduates to pursue postgraduate training and practice in other countries that require WFME recognition, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
The National Medical Commission , India has achieved the remarkable feat of being granted the coveted World Federation for Medical Education  Recognition Status for a remarkable tenure of 10 years. This recognition is a testament to NMC’s unwavering commitment to the highest standards in medical education and accreditation.
As part of this recognition, all the 706 existing medical colleges in India will become WFME accredited and the new medical colleges that will be set up in the coming 10 years will automatically become WFME accredited. The recognition will further enhance the quality and standards of medical education in India by aligning them with the global best practices and benchmarks.
It will also enable Indian medical graduates to pursue postgraduate training and practice in other countries that require WFME recognition, such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It will increase the international recognition and reputation of Indian medical schools and professionals, facilitate academic collaborations and exchanges and promote continuous improvement and innovation in medical education and foster a culture of quality assurance among medical educators and institutions.
With NMC being WFME accredited all the Indian students become eligible to apply for Education Commission on Foreign Medical Education and United States Medical Licensing Examination.
Dr. Yogender Malik, Member of the Ethics and Medical Registration Board and Head Media Division at NMC on this landmark achievement said, "WFME's recognition underscores that the quality of medical education in India adheres to global standards. This accolade empowers our students with the opportunity to pursue their careers anywhere in the world, while also making India an attractive destination for international students due to our globally recognized standards."
About World Federation for Medical Education :
The World Federation for Medical Education  is a global organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of medical education worldwide. WFME's accreditation program plays a pivotal role in ensuring that medical institutes meet and uphold the highest international standards of education and training.
About National Medical Commission :
The National Medical Commision  is India's premier regulatory body overseeing medical education and practice. Committed to upholding the highest standards in healthcare education, N M C ensures the delivery of quality medical education and training across the nation.
For more information about NMC, please visit [https://www.nmc.org.in/].
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Underdogs Tamil Nadu upset fancied Haryana in Girls football semifinal
A half-time pep talk and a change in tactics helped underdogs Tamil Nadu upset fancied Haryana in a stunning 3-2 come from behind victory, storming into the girls football final of the Khelo India Youth Games 2021 on Friday.
They will face Jharkhand who blanked Gujarat 3-0 in the other semi-final through first-half goals. Tamil Nadu has incidentally lost 0-6 to Jharkhand in the league phase of the tournament.
In a thrilling semi-final played at the Panjab University ground, champions Haryana deservingly went two goals up through Nisha who scored in the last minute of the first half and Aarti who doubled the lead in added time.
However, Tamil Nadu coach S Gokila refused to throw in the towel. “I told my players all is not lost. This is just half-time and we still have another 45 minutes to go. You score one goal and then add another in the next five minutes,” she revealed.
Gokila also moved Mahalaxmi from the right wing to centre-forward position and the commerce student from AVS College in Salem responded with a brace in the 53rd and 68th minutes to help the southerners draw level.
Just when the game was headed for a tie-breaker, Tamil Nadu, who troubled the hosts with their sporadic raids, got the match-winner through another such foray in the 91st minute. Yuva Rani, a BA economics student of SDNB College and the daughter of daily wage earners, bundled in the ball with the shell-shocked Haryanvis in disarray.
The hosts have only themselves to blame for their defeat despite being the better team and impressing with their possession play and neat short passes. They squandered a few sitters in the second half.
In the other semi-final, a brace by Babita Kumari in the 26th and 38th minutes and another goal by Alpha Kandulna two minutes later helped Jharkhand score a facile 3-0 win over Gujarat.
Ministry of Coal
Coal India Limited supplied 3.32 lakh ton Coal
To Non-Power Sector in 2021-22.
Coal India Limited  has supplied coal to Non-Power sector to the tune of 3.32 Lakh tonne per day in FY 2021-22. At present Coal India has stock of 60.77 Million Tonnes  as on 01.04.2022 and with the Production of 700 MT in FY 2022-23, CIL is making all efforts to meet the demand of all linked sections of the industries in FY 2022-23.
As per the current import policy, coal is kept under Open General License  and consumers are free to import coal from the source of their choice as per their contractual prices on payment of applicable duty. Coal import for non power sector from April to January was 141.55 MT and 150.59 MT in 2020-21 and 2021-2022 respectively.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Special Service and Features
IIST Foundation Day and Chandrayaan Utsav on 14th September
Chandrayaan-3 Project Director Dr Veeramuthuvel and Associate Project Director Smt. Kalpana K will be the Chief Guests.
Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology , Valiyamala, Thiruvananthapuram will organise 15th foundation day celebrations, Chandrayaan Utsav and Alumni Day on 14th September 2023  10 am at IIST. Chandrayaan-3 Project Director Dr Veeramuthuvel and Associate Project Director Smt. Kalpana K will be the Chief Guests and will interact with the students. IIST Director Dr. S Unnikrishnan Nair will also attend the event. A quiz competition and a poster exhibition have been organized for school students. Alumni of IIST will also share their experiences with the students.
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PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 216.95 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 12,27,054 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 46,216
- Active cases stand at 0.10%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.71%
- 5,640 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,39,72,980
- 4,510 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 89.23 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,39,994 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Rural Development
Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar conducts detailed review meeting of all flagship schemes of Ministry of Rural Development
Rs.7300 crores released to States and UTs under MGNREGS to liquidate pending dues of FY 2019-2020 and wage dues for the first fortnight of 2020-2021
Shri Tomar advised that around 40 lakh beneficiaries of PMAY who have received second and third instalment of funds must be assisted for quick completion of their housing units
Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar today conducted a detailed review of all flagship schemes of Ministry of Rural Development. The Minister of State for Rural Development, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, Secretary  Shri Rajesh Bhushan and all senior officers of the Ministry attended the review meeting.
Shri Narendra Singh Tomar appreciated the fact that Rs.7300 crores have been released to the States and UTs under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme  to liquidate not only the pending wage and material dues of FY 2019-2020 but also the wage dues for the first fortnight of the current financial year. The Minister desired that MGNREGS works in Non-Containment Areas with adequate focus on social distancing and use of protective face cover, must be resumed in an efficient manner. Focus should be on creating durable assets relating to irrigation, water conservation and arresting surface run-offs.
The Minister noted with satisfaction that more than 93,000 SHG members are engaged in manufacturing of cotton protective face covers as well as sanitizers and are also running community kitchens across the country for the vulnerable sections of rural population. He desired that to strengthen rural livelihoods and to inject liquidity in the rural economy, Deendayal Antyoday Yojana – National Rural Livelihood Mission  must focus on expanding the number of Bank Sakhis and Pashu Sakhis. Such an endeavour would bring bank credit and animal husbandry services to the doorstep of rural women.
The Minister emphasised the need to develop e-content for Deendayal Upadhyaya Gramin Kaushal Yojana .
Shri Tomar noted that under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana , against a total budget of Rs.19,500 crore, Rs.800.63 crore has been released to the States. He advised that around 40 lakh beneficiaries of PMAY who have received second and third instalment of funds must be assisted in a proactive manner to quickly complete their housing units.
The Minister advised the officials that lockdown period be used effectively to streamline the meeting management of both District and State level DISHA Committees. He impressed upon the need for effective monitoring of implementation of decisions taken in DISHA meeting to make the DISHA platform more meaningful.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
857 Start-ups and 1234 MSMEs registered on GeM in the ongoing National Mission
The National Mission on GeM was launched by Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, on 5th of September 2018. Twenty States and UTs joined the Mission which aims at creating awareness about GeM, train buyers and sellers, get them registered on GeM and increase the procurement through GeM. This drive has been taken up for the promotion of inclusiveness of all sections of categories of sellers and service providers, highlighting and communicating the value addition in joining GeM, achieving cashless, contactless and paperless transactions, increasing overall efficiency and maximising ease of availability of goods and services.
During this awareness period, a buyer registration drive has been launched for on-boarding and increasing procurement by Central, State and local agencies on GeM and a vendor registration drive for on-boarding additional categories and populating the available ones on GeM with more vendors. Central Ministries, States and their agencies, including local offices, have been tasked with sharing a list of key vendors for registering on GeM and its reach has moved from a Central and State Headquarter level to Sub- district and local body level.
Seven percent more sellers have listed their products in September 2018, total of 857 Start-ups have been registered on GeM, 1234 MSME sellers have been registered on GeM and 834 new organizations on-boarded. MSME sellers have been awarded 40,000 orders worth ₹ 551 crore, transaction volumes of FY 17-18  have been achieved in less than 6 months in FY 18-19 , 121 new sub categories have been added on the GeM platform, 100 new sub categories got populated giving a wider choice to buyers and 92 new subcategories saw transactions.
The ongoing National Mission has led to an average saving of 25% across categories.
Ministry of Home Affairs
UNDRR confers Dr P.K. Mishra Additional Principal Secretary to Prime Minister with the prestigious Sasakawa Award 2019
United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction  today conferred Sasakawa Award 2019 for Disaster Risk Reduction to Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra, Additional Principal Secretary to Prime Minister of India. The award was announced today at the Award Ceremony during the ongoing 6th Session of Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction  2019 at Geneva.
Dr. P. K. Mishra from India received the 2019 Sasakawa award in recognition of his long-term dedication to improve the resilience of communities most exposed to disasters and his personal commitment to social inclusion as a critical principle to reduce inequality and poverty, enhancing the safety net of the socially and economically marginalized.
The United Nations Sasakawa Award is the most prestigious international award in the area of Disaster Risk Management. It was instituted more than 30 years ago and is jointly organized by the UNDRR and the Nippon Foundation. A total grant of USD 50,000 is distributed among the winners which can be either organizations or individuals. The theme of the 2019 Sasakawa award was “Building Inclusive and Resilient Societies”. UNDRR received more than 61 nominations from 31 countries for the 2019 award.
During the day the Indian delegation attended Ministerial Roundtable discussions on ‘Risk Informed Investments & Economics of DRR’ and had a bilateral meeting with European Union on cooperation in India’s initiative on disaster resilient infrastructure.
A high-level Indian delegation led by Dr. P K Mishra, Additional Principal Secretary to PM and comprising Shri Kamal Kishore, Member, NDMA and Shri Sanjeev Kumar Jindal, Joint Secretary , Ministry of Home Affairs is attending the 6th Session of Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction  in Geneva, Switzerland from 13-17 May, 2019. GPDRR is a biennial multi-stakeholder forum established by the UN General Assembly to review progress, share knowledge and discuss the latest developments and trends in reducing disaster risk.